The Hideaway provides a perfect base for exploring this stunning region & a wonderful place to relax in after your busy day exploring..<BR><BR>Visit the markets, shops & restaurants - the traditional cuisine is delicious & wine inexpensive. Dezi, one of our local wine producers has even won best vineyard to the year for the whole of Italy and one of our local pizzerias has won the award for best pizza maker in the whole world! <BR><BR>Look out for the many year round local festivals, from the Medieval Palio to truffle festas, nativities, harvest festivals & many more.<BR><BR>There are day trips to discover the fascinating towns of Sarnano, Servigliano, Ascoli Piceno, Offida, Norcia, Assisi & Loreto (to name a few) plus the varied beaches of the Adriatic, all just a short drive away. Museums & churches, art & history, nature & astronomy are all waiting for you to explore within easy reach. Famous artists such as Crivelli and Raphael all have stunning works in Le Marche.<BR><BR>Other Activities include mule trekking, bird watching, skiing 45 minutes away at Sassotetto, beautiful scenery for artistic inspiration, paragliding, cross-country skiing, canoeing, motocross, horse riding and more.<BR><BR>Shopping: Le Marche is home to many famous brands including Armani, Tods and Prada. Whilst here, why not visit one of the many the factory outlet shops and find yourself a real bargain. We have shoemakers making famous hade-made shoe and bags and many artesian outlets, including a wonderful copper-makers specialising in beautiful cookware in Comunanza which has been in operation for generations.<BR><BR>Cookery Courses: Why not take part in cookery lesson whist in Le Marche and learn how to prepare traditional Italian dishes and pasta or eat our famous local white and black truffles. The amazing fresh porcini mushrooms are definitely worth trying. Le Marche really is a gourmets delight. <BR><BR>Opera: The beautiful Sferisterio in Macerata is home to our local opera and stunning performances can be seen every July and August. There are ballets and plays at other times too. Well worth a visit!<BR><BR>Golf: The nearest golf courses are at the beautiful Conero near Ancona (1 hour 20 minutes drive) and I Lauri near Pedaso (40 minutes drive).<BR><BR>Ski: Skiing is available at Sassotetto, Pintura and Madelena, all around a 45 minute drive. Although the ski resorts are fairly small, there are runs to suit all abilities and the views are stunning.